Youth Programmes

Youth Development Coordinator

We welcome a new member to our staff who will be coordinating the Youth - Raise Up and Represent Programme to the rangatahi of Gisborne/Tairawhiti - Matthew Smith

Matt has a Diploma in Outdoor Education with a vast field of experience including Integer Training which is working with various clients that include special needs, mental health, brain injury, drug rehabilitation and disengaged youth.

"My various jobs over the years have enabled me to work with a very broad group of clients from coaching top athletes, developing life plans for young teens, support and development courses for special needs and mentally ill patients.  This has given me a deep understanding of people and how best to move them forward" Matt Smith

Come to the Y and chat to Matt today about what you want for youth

Check out our Youth 4 Youth Crew and the Raise Programmes running on Tuesday and Friday evenings at the YMCA from 6 pm to 8 pm

Also our Free Break Away Programme for 11 to 13 and 14 to 17 year olds - coming to you every holidays Break Away Flyer

Register now at the YMCA or click here to download a registration Break Away registration